The Badger Project
How Much Clout Does Your U.S. Rep Have?
Which committee does each one sit on and why it matters to Wisconsin.
Feb 12th, 2023 by Katjusa Cisar, The Badger Project
85 of 86 Incumbent State Legislators Won in 2022
Just one lost. Experts blame Republican gerrymandering and uncompetitive districts.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Christina Lieffring, The Badger Project
The Top Donors to Wisconsin Political Parties in 2022
Billionaires and millionaires, most supporting Democrats, continue to dump huge sums into Wisconsin politics through a loophole left open by state Republicans.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Can State Be Redistricted Again?
State Supreme Court race could change majority view on one of worst gerrymanders in the nation.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Eight Checks The State Uses to Prevent Voter Fraud
Such fraud is very rare, yet Wisconsin still takes many steps to prevent it.
Oct 23rd, 2022 by Howard Hardee and Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
3 Technical College System Board Members Won’t Resign
Republican appointees’ terms to serve on state board ended in May 2021 but they won’t step down.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Number of Police in State at 15-Year Low
Steady decline in numbers since 2008.
Sep 18th, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Record Number of Legislators Retiring
At least 31 incumbents, one quarter of state Legislature retiring, highest since 1942.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Howard Hardee, The Badger Project
Gerrymandering For Personal Gain
Republican redistricting put Fitzgerald brothers in separate congressional districts. Democrats put them back together again.
May 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Big Telecom Companies Want Millions From State
Seeking grants to expand broadband coverage, but may still leave areas underserved, expert charges.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Most Police Departments Not Certified By State Group
Only 11% of eligible law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin have this accreditation.
Mar 3rd, 2022 by Nathan Denzin, The Badger Project
Police Transparency Bill Passed Quietly
Unanimous support for new law that could help get rid of bad cops.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
